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D120 EDG

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,190 mi
Last recorded68,190 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD120 EDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 68,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Signs of hitting wheel arch on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall and signs of hitting wheel arch on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Signs of hitting wheel arch on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall and signs of hitting wheel arch on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 64,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2022 64,733 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2021 63,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,211 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 62,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 62,209 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 62,208 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 62,025 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,911 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,670 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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D120 EDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 123,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D120 EDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D120 EDG registered?

D120 EDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D120 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D120 EDG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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